UNLV roundup: Rebels sweep weekly WAC swimming honors

UNLV freshman Ogi Maric was named swimmer of the week and UNLV junior Jesse Cawley diver of the week in the Western Athletic Conference for their efforts in the UNLV Invitational.

Nearly 75 displaced after fire at downtown Las Vegas apartments

Firefighters were called to the Rancho Verde Apartments, 98 S. Martin Luther King Blvd., around 6:15 p.m. and found smoke around the roof and inside the walls of the two-story building.

LETTER: Voter not happy with Rep. Susie Lee

Rep. Susie Lee attempted to nullify my vote for president of the United States. I don’t appreciate that.

LETTER: Nevada needs stronger laws to prevent DUI deaths

Hardly a day passes without an article or two in the Review-Journal regarding drunken drivers causing “accidents” that maim or kill innocent motorists.

Brazil investigates Christmas Eve attack over Netflix show

The group’s short film, “The First Temptation of Christ,” depicts Jesus returning home on his 30th birthday and insinuates he is gay.

Unlucky 7: Worst betting bad beats of 2019

For the sheer amount of pain and suffering it caused in Las Vegas, the Knights’ bitter defeat to the Sharks is No. 1 on our list of the top seven betting bad beats of 2019.

Las Vegas nonprofit still taking donations for motel fire victims

The local charity is accepting donations through Friday of new socks, underwear, pants, tops and pajamas for men, women and children older than eight after nearly 50 people were displaced by Saturday’s fire.

The call on Carr will not be simple for Gruden, Raiders

A careful examination of the coaches’ film in the second half of the season revealed a mixed bag when it came to the future of Derek Carr with the Raiders.

National Guard boots 2 over white supremacist ties

The two were leaders of the Norse pagan group Ravensblood Kindred, part of the Asatru Folk Assembly, which researchers say endorses white supremacy.

 
3 Henderson high school administrators leave amid safety concerns

Basic Academy of International Studies in Henderson has lost all three of its assistant principals during the just-ended semester amid growing safety concerns among staff members.

College football bowl betting trends

Clemson is 9-1 against the spread in its last 10 bowl/playoff games, including two wins and covers against Ohio State.

Raiders coaches praise Daryl Worley’s versatility

Raiders head coacn Jon Gruden and defensive coordinator Paul Guenther praised the versatility defensive back Daryl Worley has provided in recent weeks.

 
6 players miss Raiders practice on Thursday

Both starting guards Richie Incognito (ankle) and Gabe Jackson (knee) did not participate in Thursday’s Raiders practice. Neither did cornerback Trayvon Mullen (neck/concussion protocol/illness), defensive back Lamarcus Joyner (calf/quad) and wide receiver Tyrell Williams (foot).

US stocks close at record highs

The Nasdaq composite climbed above 9,000 points for the first time as Apple led technology stocks higher. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 also climbed to new highs. The benchmark index is on course for its best year since 2013.

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